‘To see Big Zuu and Harry Redknapp connecting over Sierra Leone Plantain recipes and wally gravy is well worth a prize’
Boom for Dave
The second series of Big Zuu’s Big Eats was even more warmly received than the debut run, with the launch episode up 34% on series one and the seven-day audience average up 63%. With demand for his mouth-watering food also on the rise, Zuu travelled even further afield to feed stars including Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan and Rob Delaney.
The Muslim grime artist is not your typical chef, bringing a fresh energy and love of dishes from all over the world, delivered in his own unique style. In the words of Zuu himself: “Where else would you see three Muslim brothers making bagels in a food truck?”
The judges praised the show’s representation of ethnic and working-class talent, as well as its great use of edit and language. “To see Big Zuu and Harry Redknapp connecting over Sierra Leone Plantain recipes and wally gravy is well worth a prize,” said one judge. One judge who is Muslim said it was a show they wished had existed when they were younger: “It’s so good it’s finally here.”
Zuu’s larger-than-life personality and infectious warmth were also praised, along with his ability to reach audiences that are not familiar with grime. “Dave should be very proud that three first-generation Brits of Muslim heritage have been embraced by the hearts and stomachs of such a growing following,” said another judge.
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